Good for you!! Freedom!

Yeah!!!! I finally did it. After tormenting myself for 3 weeks of daily, frustrating weigh-ins, I finally told my husband to take the scale out of the house. It's a little nerve-wracking, but not basing my whole day's mood on a number is very liberating. I just have to learn to trust that the surgery is doing its job as long as I am following the rules (which I am).

My surgery was Aug. 17, and I have lost 52 lbs. (25 was lost prior to surgery on my own). I am in the next size down and the slacks are almost too big already. People are really noticing and giving me lots of compliments.....sure makes it all worth it, huh? I completely cleaned out my closet and am getting rid of all the 3X clothes. A friend who has lost wt recently gave me a whole armload of tops in 2X and 1X and I can actually wear some of the 1X tops now. I just love it! Pat R.

OK, this room is way to quiet. Time for everyone to start talking. I know our first 4-6 weeks was all about figuring out what we got ourselves into, but now it is time for us to start sharing. So I'll get it going with a question. By now we have lost on average around 25 - 45lbs. So, are people starting to notice even though you haven't? Just the past few days at work people are telling me they can really see it. A couple of them even cornered me and told me it was time for me to buy some new pants since I kept having to pull them up. Either that or for me to use a binder clip to help. LOL How about you guys?

Great job on the first post! Welcome to the room. Feel free to ask any questions and we will see what we can do to help out.